CRI Lloyd J. Old STAR Program

The CRI Lloyd J. Old STAR Program provides long-term, flexible funding to mid-career scientists pursuing high-risk, high-reward research in cancer immunotherapy. Awards are investigator-focused rather than tied to a single project and are intended to enable transformative fundamental or translational discoveries. The program supports research conducted at eligible medical schools and research centers (not-for-profit) in the United States or abroad. Recipients are expected to commit a minimum of 80% of their time to research.

$1.25M over 5 years; indirect costs up to 10% of total award; sustained, unrestricted support enabling research effort.

Applicants must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent and hold a tenure-track position (assistant professors with a minimum of 3 years in role, and associate professors with a maximum of 3 years may apply). Adjunct or acting positions are not eligible. Applicants must commit at least 80% effort to research.

Submit an online application via CRI’s portal (create or log into user account) and upload five PDF documents: 300-word abstract, research proposal (≤4 pages), five publications with summaries, CV and bibliography, and current research support. Applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline; shortlisted candidates interviewed virtually in spring.